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“Feliz Natal” or “Boas Festas” translates to “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”! The Holiday season in Portugal is celebrated as a time for family, of giving and sharing. Towns and homes are decorated with...

Rissóis de Camarão/Shrimp Turnovers Hi everyone. These delicious Rissóis de Camarão, Shrimp Turnovers; are a traditional favorite for the holidays and for celebrations! My family goes crazy for these little treats...

Portugal has the most protected products in Europe, identifying a variety of excellence in food products in terms of taste, authenticity and genuineness, with characteristics having roots in the areas of origin throughout Portugal....

Today we’re having a culinary lesson; , “Caldo Verde” is probably the most loved and well known soup in the country of Portugal. Classic Caldo Verde Soup Caldo Verde, meaning (Green Soup) originated in...

One bite of this chicken and you’ll taste the tangy lemony mouthwatering flavor. It’s simple to prepare and decadent enough to serve for your guests. It’s different than the standard lemon chicken recipes because...

One bite brings me home to Portugal! Bacalhau com Grao is as classic home comfort food, one of the most popular dishes, and served in most Portuguese homes and restaurants. This recipe is versatile,...

“Feliz Natal” or “Boas Festas” translates to “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”! The Holiday season in Portugal is celebrated as a time for family, of giving and sharing. Towns and homes are decorated with...

Rissóis de Camarão/Shrimp Turnovers Hi everyone. These delicious Rissóis de Camarão, Shrimp Turnovers; are a traditional favorite for the holidays and for celebrations! My family goes crazy for these little treats...

Portugal has the most protected products in Europe, identifying a variety of excellence in food products in terms of taste, authenticity and genuineness, with characteristics having roots in the areas of origin throughout Portugal....

Today we’re having a culinary lesson; , “Caldo Verde” is probably the most loved and well known soup in the country of Portugal. Classic Caldo Verde Soup Caldo Verde, meaning (Green Soup) originated in...

One bite of this chicken and you’ll taste the tangy lemony mouthwatering flavor. It’s simple to prepare and decadent enough to serve for your guests. It’s different than the standard lemon chicken recipes because...

One bite brings me home to Portugal! Bacalhau com Grao is as classic home comfort food, one of the most popular dishes, and served in most Portuguese homes and restaurants. This recipe is versatile,...

The Morais family has been making wine for over a hundred years. In Portugal, the heritage of wine making has been passed down from generation to generation. Joining this age old family tradition with...

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers” Rudyard Kipling Share memories and keep our Portuguese tradition alive. Order my Taste Portugal Cookbook!

This is such an elegant dessert for your next celebration. Flan is very easy to make despite it’s appearance and these two variations on the original flan recipes create a unique taste. Ingredients: 6...

David Leite, is an author, food writer and blog publisher. His first Portuguese cookbook, THE NEW PORTUGUESE TABLE, won the 2010 IACP Julia Child Award, as well as garnering other distinctions. Now the...

This Spinach Broccoli and Presunto (prociutto) Quiche is savory and mouthwatering. Easy to prepare for a simple lunch, snack or dinner! You can leave out the presunto if you want a vegetarian quiche. Enjoy!...

Feijoada originated around the 14th century in the Northern region of Portugal. Generally, Feijoada is made with white beans but in the Tras os Montes region, red kidney beans are used. During that time...

Mariscada This is my family’s favorite seafood dish which I learned from a Portuguese chef many years ago. I make it for Christmas Eve dinner every year. The combination of ingredients and spices blend...

Invite your friends over for these Cranberry Lemon Scones and enjoy the company! They’re a perfect breakfast or anytime treat. I served mine with Lemon Balm Tea (Cha de Cidreira) which is my favorite...

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers” Rudyard Kipling Share memories and keep our Portuguese tradition alive. Order my Taste Portugal Cookbook!

In the Island of Madeira, during the family reunion on Christmas Eve it is customary to have chicken broth, apart from other meat dishes. Also, families usually drink the typical homemade tangerine, orange and...

Start your New Year’s Eve festivities with this healthy Holiday Berry Nut Salad. I’m still finishing up with the leftovers from Christmas so I made this healthy salad using all of the leftover fruits,...

Photo credit: http://www.turistaprofissional.com Happy Valentine’s Day Hundreds of years ago, young women of marring age began making “Lenços dos Namorados” – Sweetheart Handkerchiefs, to show love for their sweethearts. They were made of linen...

This easy recipe requires not baking and makes an elegant dessert. Bolo de Bolacha Maria is traditionally made with butter, or sweetened condensed milk, but my version uses home made pastry cream which makes...

I appeared on Portuguese TV – SIC NOTICIA/SAPO on Tuesday June 10, Portugal day. The news piece featured Portuguese Sweet Muffins – Bolos Levados from the Portuguese company 3mealmuffin company of Fall River. Mr....

Fire Grilled Sardines with Onions Peppers Sardinhas Assadas com Cebolada Sardines season in Portugal is from the month of May to October.This sustainable food is extremely popular and is very healthy because the sardines...

A Portuguese Thanksgiving menu – Enjoy! Portuguese-sweet-bread butternut-squash-carrot-puree roast-potatoes Portuguese-style stuffing classic-Portuguese-rice There are many variations to preparing at Thanksgiving Turkey. Some people brine the turkey for 48 hours while others simply rub the...

Get your pumpkin on! Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert for those of you that want something different instead of pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving. This cake is moist and full...

This recipe is deliciously easy! It’s my daughters recipe that she adapted from the Pioneer Woman. What a scrumptious surprise to find this beauty waiting for me on the kitchen counter last night! Perfect...

This stuffed mushroom recipe is perfect for a special occasion appetizer. It’s deliciously decadent, and full of flavor. The mushrooms come out moist, and the crunchy topping adds texture creating a perfect bite! Enjoy!...

Bolinhos de Bacalhau are probably the most popular appetizer in Portuguese cuisine. They are served at every party, gathering, and celebrations. They are considered a must have traditional appetizer on the Portuguese Christmas Eve...

Big Fat Portuguese Wedding Soup When I first saw the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” with my friends many years ago, they laughed hysterically at the quirky customs, the outrages family members and...

Gaspar’s……”The Portuguese Sausage that the whole world can enjoy!” “You don’t have to be Portuguese to love Linguica and Chourico” When Manuel A. Gaspar emigrated from Portugal to the United States in 1912,...

I get many requests from people looking for lost recipes, but especially around the Holidays. There are many reasons why people don’t have their family recipes. Some family members didn’t want to share...

Sonhos, are light and fluffy doughnut like pastries that melt in your mouth! Generally, they’re served around the Holidays but this popular fried pastry is a favorite at almost every Portuguese celebration. They are...

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